Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry admits about 6 in 10 applicants (63%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 72% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (65% and 62%).
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
18% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 55 offered a place, 26 accepted, 26 admitted (100% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 15; decisions by Jan 15
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 43% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores aren't read. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 4 years of math and science (3 of each required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
52% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 63% of first-year applicants
565 applied · 292 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 3 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: January 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting September 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 4 weeks if admitted later.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | – |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 10* | 8* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.41
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.012%
- 3.75–3.9931%
- 3.50–3.7430%
- 3.25–3.4916%
- 3.00–3.249%
- below 3.02%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 12.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 31.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 30.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 16.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 9.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 2.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)